How to Choose the Right Knit for Your Suit This Winter
When the mercury plummets, we immediately find ourselves reaching for one thing in our wardrobe and one thing only; a cosy knit. As tactile as they are practical, these garments are mainstays in Winter wardrobes for a good reason. However, while they’re easy enough to style on their own, pairing knits with tailoring is another topic altogether. So, for this reason, the Oscar Hunt team is providing their guidance on the best knitwear for Winter suits. Let’s dive in!
The art of layering
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, when the cool weather descends, it’s essential to master smart casual winter layering. In practice, this means covering your upper body in particular with a series of thinner pieces that help to moderate your body temperature while also acting as insulation from the elements.
We advise beginning with the foundations; either a thicker cotton shirt or even a singlet if it’s getting particularly chilly. Thinking about this as your base, you can then add however many layers you require depending on what your day might hold.
The number one piece of advice that we give is to focus on thinner, natural fabrics as these not only require fewer layers but also help avoid that bulky look.
Knitwear styles
Between a shirt and a jacket or a coat, you’re typically going to want another piece and this is where lightweight knitwear for layering truly comes into play. Here at Oscar Hunt, we’re proud to offer a wide variety of knits for you to choose from.
That said, we do have two key picks of the season. The first is the knitted polo. Just as easy to wear casually as it is layered over a collared shirt for a more formal occasion, this is a classic piece of men’s Winter knitwear that will hold you in good stead regardless of where you are in Australia. The second is the vest. Particularly helpful when layering knitwear with suits, this style keeps your torso warm while not compromising on the fit of your jacket arms or shoulders. This makes it the perfect piece for the Winter work wardrobe.
Knitwear colours
The final step in finding the right knitwear for you is deciding on a colour. Much like we advise people to start their suit or shirt collection with the classics, we suggest the same in this for knitwear, focusing on versatile shades that can be worn for many occasions. If you’re going to be wearing your knitwear in a corporate environment, we typically lean towards colours like navy & grey which complement most standard suit colours and look a little more elevated than more colourful alternatives.
To discover the perfect piece of knitwear for you this Winter, we invite you to swing by your local showroom or to give us a bell today.